Hamsapadiadi Kashayam or  Hamsapathyadi Kashayam is an ayurvedic decoction preparation. It is used in treating Hypothyroidism, Goitre, Weight Gain, Heaviness etc…

Ingredients of Hamsapadiadi Kashayam

1. Hamsapadi (Adianthum lunulatum)
2. Amruta/Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
3. Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
4. Pippali (Piper longum)
5. Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)

Preparation of  Hamsapadiadi Kashayam 

All the ingredients are taken in equal parts and made into coarse powder. To this mixture, 16 times of water is added and boiled in mild flame. The water content is made reduced to 1/4 times. Once the decoction is prepared then it has to be filtered and used.

Indications of Hamsapadiadi Kashayam 

1. Galaganda (Thyroid dysfunction)
2. Gandamala (Goitre)

Dosage :

In general 15 to 30 ml with three times of water or as directed by the physician.

Reference:

1. Bhavaprakasha